96.5 The Wolf

02/21/2025

This weekend it's FINALLY warming up! Are you trying to do something fun outside, or just chill inside? Whatever your plans we have something awesome on the Starved Rock Local Entertainment Guide!

No paywall, no subscription needed, all you do is click below and you'll find tons of great stuff. From live music to something to do with the kids, or best of all enjoy amazing entertainment that won't break your wallet, we've got it!

You can find it ALL, always free, no paywall needed, just check out the Starved Rock Local Entertainment Guide here:

Welcome to your source for fun things to do around Starved Rock! Find festivals, live music & comedy, art & theater, trivia & more on the most complete guide to

02/20/2025

The Polar Plunge is this weekend at Lake Mendota. You can still be a part of the fun. The Radio Anchors team will broadcast live right before the plunge thanks to Sullivan's Foods. See you Saturday!!!

The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois is in Mendota on Saturday, February 22nd. Support the athletes in your life. Over 200 competitions are held each

02/20/2025

Monica Archie is one of 12 singers to advance to week 2 in Rock Star 2025. See who else made it here https://www.starvedrock.media/wajk/rock-star-2025/article_62a49f64-cd2c-11ef-b50b-63b61da3d03e.html

02/20/2025

It's National Love Your Pet Day. Show us those pictures!!!

02/20/2025

Congratulations to Rock Star 2025 week one's Jessica Strauch-State Farm Insurance Agent Fan Favorite, Seth Edwards! Seth will be one of 12 singers returning to Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center for week two of the singing competition Wednesday night 2/26.

02/19/2025

Join us for dinner and a great show!

02/18/2025

Hey! Could you use $3,000? How about finding the expertise and professionals that can help make YOUR dream home a reality? We've got both of those things under one roof!

It's the Starved Rock Media Home Show and it's only a couple weeks away! Be it building, painting, paving, installing, wiring, or anything else "Home" - Whatever you're looking to improve we know the people who can help!

To learn more about the Starved Rock Media Home Show, how to win the big prize, or just for more info, check out more on our website: https://www.starvedrock.media/wlpo/starved-rock-media-home-show/article_e6942e30-7f81-11ec-8db6-b36a1ba43670.html

02/18/2025

22 years later, Rock Star rolls on. 20 local singers are set to perform starting at 7 Wednesday night (2/19). Come out and vote for your Jessica Strauch-State Farm Insurance Agent Fan Favorite!

02/14/2025

Who is the BIG WINNER of Love Is In The Air on 99.3 WAJK and 96.5 The Wolf? Who gets the prize pack valued at $200?! You’ll have to watch to find out!!!

02/13/2025

Flowers, Rips, Bowling, Dinner and MORE can be yours if you win the Love is in the Air Grand Prize. Tomorrow is your LAST chance!

Listen to Brad & Jaimie in the morning at 6am and 9am, and you'll have a couple chances to qualify each morning through Valentine's Day!

All you have to do is text in a special Valentine keyword to qualify for a grand prize package containing hundreds of dollars worth of gifts from a whole bunch of great Starved Rock Country businesses.

Check out the story and ALL the details here: https://www.starvedrock.media/wajk/love-is-in-the-air-on-99-3-wajk-96-5-the-wolf/article_f664ab76-e321-11ef-bdac-5b893527cb02.html

02/12/2025

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Looking for something to do with that special someone? How about for the weekend? Wanna check out a concert, do something with the kids, or best of all enjoy amazing entertainment that won't break your wallet?

You can find it ALL, always free, no paywall needed, just check out the Starved Rock Local Entertainment Guide here:

Welcome to your source for fun things to do around Starved Rock! Find festivals, live music & comedy, art & theater, trivia & more on the most complete guide to

02/12/2025

Only 4 CHANCES LEFT TO GET IN! Tomorrow and Friday at 6am and 9am! 99.3 WAJK and 96.5 The Wolf can feel it! Love is in the Air and we want to give you a shot for a phenomenal Valentine's Day!

Listen to Brad & Jaimie in the morning, and you'll have a couple chances to qualify each morning through Valentine's Day!

All you have to do is text in a special Valentine keyword to qualify for a grand prize package containing hundreds of dollars worth of gifts from a whole bunch of great Starved Rock Country businesses.

Check out the story and ALL the details here: https://www.starvedrock.media/wajk/love-is-in-the-air-on-99-3-wajk-96-5-the-wolf/article_f664ab76-e321-11ef-bdac-5b893527cb02.html

02/12/2025

Put in your business in front of Hundreds of potential customers at the 2025 Starved Rock Country Home Show presented by Town and Country Services on Sunday, March 9th!

Be it building, painting, paving, installing, wiring, or anything else "Home" - We are looking for YOU!!

To learn more about how to be part of the Starved Rock Media Home Show, call Mark at 815-228-9953 today. Check out more on our website: https://www.starvedrock.media/wlpo/starved-rock-media-home-show/article_e6942e30-7f81-11ec-8db6-b36a1ba43670.html

02/11/2025

Join the Starved Rock Media Radio Anchor Team at the Polar Plunge in Mendota this year. Jump in the freezing cold lake on Saturday, February 22nd...then stick around for hot dogs and hot chocolate. It's all for a great cause...Special Olympics. Our live broadcast that day brought to you Sullivan's Foods.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois is in Mendota on Saturday, February 22nd. Support the athletes in your life. Over 200 competitions are held each

02/11/2025

Winter Storm Warning starts at 6am Wednesday in Bureau and Putnam Counties. It will end at 3AM Thursday. Snowfall of 4-8 inches is the latest prediction.

02/10/2025

Jamie stopped by today to get her Big Check for winning Starved Rock Media & Illinois Valley Credit Union's 2025 Big Game Big Board! Congratulations to Xavier, Kim and Karen who got slightly smaller checks, and thanks to everyone who played!

02/10/2025

It's LIVE, full of LOVE, and you can qualify every morning at 6am and 9am! 99.3 WAJK and 96.5 The Wolf can feel it! Love is in the Air and we want to give you a shot for a phenomenal Valentine's Day! Listen to Brad & Jaimie in the morning, and you'll have a couple chances to qualify each morning through Valentine's Day!

All you have to do is text in a special Valentine keyword to qualify for a grand prize package containing hundreds of dollars worth of gifts from a whole bunch of great Starved Rock Country businesses.

Check out the story and ALL the details here: https://www.starvedrock.media/wajk/love-is-in-the-air-on-99-3-wajk-96-5-the-wolf/article_f664ab76-e321-11ef-bdac-5b893527cb02.html

02/10/2025

Giving a HUGE congrats to Starved Rock Media & Illinois Valley Credit Union's Big Game Big Board winners! Here were the scores, winners, and how much they're taking home!

Q1 | 0-7 | Xavier Braboy | $100

Q2 | 0-4 | Kim Peutz | $100

Q3 | 6-4 | Karen Rogowski | $100

Final | 2-0 | Jamie Hyson | $250

Thanks to everyone who played from IVCU and Starved Rock Media!!!